Drew Peterson Enters NBA Draft But Will Not Hire Agent

USC guard Drew Peterson announced today he will make himself available for the NBA Draft but he will retain his college eligibility. Whatever Peterson decides will greatly impact USC next season because he was arguably the Trojans’ best player last season, averaging 12.4 points and 6.2 rebounds. What’s funny is Andy Enfield said the week after the season ended that Peterson was definitely coming back. … Continue reading Drew Peterson Enters NBA Draft But Will Not Hire Agent

USC Notes: Isaiah Mobley Turns Pro; Football Top Defensive Playmaker

USC forward Isaiah Mobley has announced he will enter the NBA Draft. Significantly, Mobley said he hired an agent, which means he cannot pull out of the draft. Back in January, I wrote about a Pac-12 head coach who told me cornerback Mekhi Blackmon, a transfer from Colorado, would be USC’s best corner. Well, here’s what Lincoln Riley said Saturday about Blackmon. “He’s a very … Continue reading USC Notes: Isaiah Mobley Turns Pro; Football Top Defensive Playmaker

Saturday Buzz: A History Lesson For USC

I’m not sure who decides at USC what players to highlight from the past. But this is a dubious social media post. Legacy📜#FightOn✌️ pic.twitter.com/MuXFSjWPBU — USC Football (@USC_FB) March 25, 2022 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js That’s Taylor Mays, Ronnie Lott, Tim McDonald, Mark Carrier and Troy Polamalu. Why is this dubious? Because I would say two-time All-American Dennis Thurman (pictured) is ignored. He intercepted passes in seven straight … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: A History Lesson For USC

USC Notes: Any More Transfers Coming?

What’s the countdown on whether Boogie Ellis enters the transfer portal? Would he really sit out a season at another school? There was some confusion over his role in the Miami game when he played only 13 minutes. It looked like he might have had an injury but CBS said he was OK. USC looks light at guard right now so Ellis is definitely needed … Continue reading USC Notes: Any More Transfers Coming?

Max Agbonkpolo Enters Transfer Portal

USC guard Max Agbonkpolo has joined Ethan Anderson by departing the program and entering the transfer portal. Now one could argue these aren’t big losses. You could say Agbonkpolo hasn’t exactly developed. On the other hand, he’s going to be a senior, which means he should provide some steady play and leadership after three years in the Pac-12. Instead, Andy Enfield is going to be … Continue reading Max Agbonkpolo Enters Transfer Portal

Ethan Anderson Appears To Be Transferring

Point guard Ethan Anderson sent out a message today implying he would transfer. “I want to thank USC from the bottom of my heart for the amazing ride being on 3 tournament teams and doing things people thought I could never do. I’ve had nothing but fun and I’m so thankful to have played in front of the city that molded me. USC will forever … Continue reading Ethan Anderson Appears To Be Transferring